US Ghost Adventures

US Ghost Adventures: Ghost Tours in Over 300 U.S. Cities

US Ghost Adventures is an American company dedicated to organizing ghost tours and paranormal-related experiences in more than 300 cities across the country. Its offerings combine history, local folklore, and tales of supposed apparitions, with tours held daily year-round. The company presents itself as the largest network of local guides expert in ghost stories, with over 1,000 guides throughout the United States.

Types of Experiences

The company's catalog includes several tour formats:

• Ghost tours in cities nationwide.
• Haunted pub crawls, with drinks at partner establishments.
• Ghost hunts with specialized equipment.
• Overnight stays in historic and haunted houses, with add-ons and exclusive late-night experiences.
• Special events and private group tours.

The company states that its experiences take place at more than 2,500 historic and haunted locations, with over 350 different experiences. Tours are offered in English and are designed for general audiences, including families, groups of friends, couples, and history enthusiasts.

Haunted Houses with Overnight Stays

In addition to tours, US Ghost Adventures manages accommodations in some of the houses best known for their ghost legends. These include the Lizzie Borden House, the McInteer Villa, the Villisca Axe Murder House, the Welty House, and the Jennie Wade Birthplace. These properties can be booked for overnight stays and often include additional experiences.

Groups and Events

The company organizes experiences for groups of all kinds: birthdays, corporate events, school field trips, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and hop-on hop-off bus tours. It offers flexible payment plans and group discounts, as well as programs tailored to students.

Local Guides and Historical Approach

US Ghost Adventures stands out for working with local guides who know the history of each city. According to its presentation, the tours are based on historical research, interviews, and firsthand accounts, and seek to tell both documented facts and legends and unexplained experiences. The company states that its guides use period costumes, lanterns, and props to set the scene for the stories.

App and Experience Passport

The company offers a haunted travel mobile app that allows users to track progress, earn rewards, and collect places and experiences. It also sells a physical passport with stamps and stickers for those who prefer to record their visits tangibly.

Souvenir Shop

In its online store, they sell official souvenirs from the Lizzie Borden House and the Villisca Axe Murder House, ghost hunting equipment, the haunted doll Lily, the Voodoo Rue item, and murder mystery games, among other products, with home delivery.

Ratings and Reach

The company reports an average rating of 4.9 stars based on 100,000 verified customer reviews. It states that it operates tours 365 days a year and offers support by phone, text, chat, and email 24 hours a day. It presents itself as the leading ghost tour company in the United States and the largest provider of haunted history experiences in the country.